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Modeling, simulation, and analysis of two hydraulic power take-off systems for wave energy conversion

Creator:

Casey, Sean (Sean Michael)

Abstract:

Hydraulic power take-off (PTO) systems have been implemented in several wave energy converter (WEC) designs in recent years. Two popular hydraulic PTO configurations coupled to a point absorber hydrodynamic model are simulated in waves representative of an energetic sea state likely to be found in deep waters off the coast...

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Masters Thesis

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. Belinda Batten and Dr. Robert Paasch for providing an excellent graduate experience and funding. Thank
Optimizing ballast design of wave energy converters using evolutionary algorithms

Creator:

Colby, Mitchell

Abstract:

Wave Energy Converters (WECs) promise to be a viable alternative to current electrical generation methods. However, these WECs must become more efficient before wide-scale industrial use can become cost-effective. The efficiency of a WEC is primarily dependent upon its geometry and ballast configuration which are both difficult to evaluate, due...

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Masters Thesis
Wave Energy Converter Array Optimization : Algorithm Development and Investigation of Layout Design Influences

Creator:

Sharp, Christopher J.

Abstract:

Realizing the vast amount of energy available in ocean waves, an industry has emerged that is progressing towards the deployment of grid–connected wave energy converters. Likely to be deployed in arrays, a challenge to the wave energy industry is maximizing the energy production of such arrays. We have been developing...

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Dissertation

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honor to be your first PhD student. I would also like to thank the rest of my committee, Belinda Batten